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Every year, hundreds of volunteers from across the nation decorate the White House for Christmas in just 72 hours. HGTV documents the process in the annual White House Christmas special — which is hosted by one or two hand-picked HGTV hosts who ensure the First Lady's chosen theme comes to life.

1999

Joan Kohn takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the White House decorates for the holidays.

2000

Joy Philbin takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the White House decorates for the holidays.

1998

Kitty Bartholomew takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the White House decorates for the holidays.

2002

Joan Steffend takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the White House decorates for the holidays.

2001

Joy Philbin takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the White House decorates for the holidays.

2009

Genevieve Gorder takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the White House decorates for the holidays.

2004

Joan Steffend takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the White House decorates for the holidays.

2007

Host Sabrina Soto takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the White House decorates for the holidays.

2008

Go behind the scenes for the preparation of the holidays in America's First Home. Get a unique look at the White House as host Sabrina Soto gathers decorating tips from the volunteers and catches up with the staff for their party-planning secrets

2005

Gail O'Neill takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the White House decorates for the holidays.

2013

It's time to visit the White House for the 2013 festivities. Follow along with Genevieve Gorder on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how the White House is transformed to reflect the First Lady's meaningful theme of 2013.

2006

Host Robin McGraw takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the White House decorates for the holidays.

2003

Joan Steffend takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the White House decorates for the holidays.

2012

Follow along with Genevieve Gorder on an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the White House is prepared for this year's holiday season. From concept to reveal, the First Lady talks about how each room is transformed to reflect her meaningful theme.

2014

It's Christmas time at the White House! Genevieve Gorder takes you on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour to see the room-by-room transformation of America's First Home for the holidays.

2010

Genevieve Gorder takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the White House decorates for the holidays.

2011

Genevieve Gorder gives an exclusive look at what it's like to be inside the White House at Christmastime.

2015

It's that magical time of year when America's First Home is dressed up for the holidays, and HGTV gets an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the room-by-room transformation.

2016

'Tis the season to join HGTV for a behind-the-scenes look inside the White House at Christmastime! Egypt Sherrod gets the inside scoop from the staff as they work hard to get the First Family's home ready for their final holiday season.

2021

Designer Genevieve Gorder takes a magical tour of the White House to experience the hundreds of volunteers preparing America's House for Christmas. Then on a tour with First Lady Jill Biden, she reveals why she chose the theme "Gifts from the Heart."

2023

The Scott Brothers join hundreds of volunteers to decorate the White House for Christmas in just 72 hours! This year's theme of “Magic, Wonder, and Joy,” brings the First Lady's vision to life and captures the childhood wonder of the Christmas season.

2022

Jonathan Scott, Zooey Deschanel and a hundred volunteers have 72 hours to decorate the White House for Christmas 2022! Go behind the scenes of the operation, and once complete, First Lady Jill Biden shows off the holiday decor themed "We The People."
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2024

2017

Join host Alison Victoria for a behind-the-scenes look at how the White House, the First Family, staff and volunteers get ready for the holiday season.

2020

It's that magical time of year for an insider's look at transforming the country's most-iconic home for the holidays. Alison Victoria and past hosts Egypt Sherrod, Maureen McCormick and Genevieve Gorder reveal tips and designs room by spectacular room.